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Jharkhand Police Unearth Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket

Jharkhand Police Unearth Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Jharkhand police have uncovered an interstate cyber fraud network and arrested four individuals involved in fraudulent transactions across 24 states. The investigation was initiated following inputs from the Union Home Ministry's 'Samanvaya portal', leading to the discovery of a bank account in Ramgarh district used for the illicit activities.

Congress, BJP Trade Accusations In Champawat Rape Case

Congress, BJP Trade Accusations In Champawat Rape Case

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Congress and BJP in Uttarakhand are engaged in a war of words over the alleged Champawat rape case, which police have now deemed a fabricated incident stemming from a long-standing dispute. Both parties accuse each other of political manipulation and attempting to tarnish the other's image.

The 10 Toughest Cops On OTT

The 10 Toughest Cops On OTT

Rediff.com14 May 2026

With Saif Ali Khan and Randeep Hooda donning the cop uniform on OTT this week, we take a look at 10 memorable police portrayals in Hindi OTT series over the years.

Cyber Fraud Racket Offering Fake Escort Services Busted in Rajasthan

Cyber Fraud Racket Offering Fake Escort Services Busted in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket operating from a remote island in Dungarpur district, arresting 12 individuals involved in offering fake escort services and scamming victims across the country.

Ex-Bank Manager, Nine Others Convicted in 2004 Mumbai Loan Scam

Ex-Bank Manager, Nine Others Convicted in 2004 Mumbai Loan Scam

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A special CBI court in Mumbai has convicted a retired bank manager and nine others in connection with a 2004 loan fraud case, sentencing them to prison terms ranging from one to five years.

Angaraki Ganesh Chaturthi: Devotees Flock To Siddhivinayak

Angaraki Ganesh Chaturthi: Devotees Flock To Siddhivinayak

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Thousands of devotees thronged Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple for Angaraki Ganesh Chaturthi.

Mumbai Ganesh mandals urged to keep festival apolitical, promote culture

Mumbai Ganesh mandals urged to keep festival apolitical, promote culture

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A coordination body of Ganesh mandals in Mumbai has appealed to them to keep the Ganpati festival apolitical, specially in view of the upcoming city civic body polls, and promote Marathi language and culture during the celebrations.

Uddhav visits Raj's home on Ganesh Chaturthi

Uddhav visits Raj's home on Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray visited MNS president Raj Thackeray on Ganesh Chaturthi, further fueling speculation of a potential alliance between the two parties ahead of local body elections.

Manda Mhatre, BJP MLA, Recovering After Heart Attack

Manda Mhatre, BJP MLA, Recovering After Heart Attack

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

BJP MLA Manda Mhatre from Belapur, Navi Mumbai, was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde enquired about her health.

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series, marking a successful return after knee surgery. Other winners included Ancy Sojan in the women's long jump, Reagan Ganesh in pole vault, and Tamil Arasu in the 100m sprint.

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar's Compensation Jumped 28% to $21.5 Million Last Year

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar's Compensation Jumped 28% to $21.5 Million Last Year

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar's annual compensation increased by 28 per cent to $21.5 million in 2025, while CFO Jatin Dalal's compensation dropped by 30 per cent to $7.08 million, according to a recent proxy statement.

7 die, 13 missing during Ganesh idol immersions in Maha, MP

7 die, 13 missing during Ganesh idol immersions in Maha, MP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Several drownings and missing persons reported across Maharashtra during the immersion of Ganesh idols following the Ganesh festival.

Drug Trafficking Network Busted In Delhi, Four Arrested

Drug Trafficking Network Busted In Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a drug trafficking network in west Delhi, arresting four individuals, including two Nigerian nationals, and seizing MDMA valued at approximately Rs 1 crore.

ISRO And TIFR To Boost Space Exploration Through Collaboration

ISRO And TIFR To Boost Space Exploration Through Collaboration

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

ISRO and TIFR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on space science, technology, and exploration, marking a significant milestone for India's space programme.

Social Media Stuntmen in Thane Face Legal Repercussions

Social Media Stuntmen in Thane Face Legal Repercussions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Three young men in Thane district have been detained and charged after performing dangerous scooter stunts for social media, with police impounding their vehicle and initiating legal proceedings.

Indore Police Bust Investment Fraud Ring Operating From Cambodia

Indore Police Bust Investment Fraud Ring Operating From Cambodia

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Indore police have busted a gang involved in investment fraud, arresting five individuals and uncovering links to a WhatsApp account operated from Cambodia.

Kerala minister in infidelity storm after wife's explosive allegation

Kerala minister in infidelity storm after wife's explosive allegation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar faces accusations of infidelity from his wife, Bindhu Menon, amidst ongoing marital issues and political tensions.

PIX: Tilak seeks Lord Ganesh's blessings; visits Tirupati

PIX: Tilak seeks Lord Ganesh's blessings; visits Tirupati

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Varma is part of India's Asia Cup squad, who begin their campaign against UAE on September 10.

Day after Uddhav, Fadnavis, Shinde visits Raj Thackeray for Ganesh festival

Day after Uddhav, Fadnavis, Shinde visits Raj Thackeray for Ganesh festival

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited MNS president Raj Thackeray's residence during the Ganesh festival, following a similar visit by Uddhav Thackeray. Shinde subtly criticized Uddhav and emphasized the non-political nature of his visit.

Ex-Speaker Mahara Implicated in Nepal Gold Smuggling Scandal

Ex-Speaker Mahara Implicated in Nepal Gold Smuggling Scandal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Nepal's former parliament speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara and others have been accused of facilitating gold smuggling, leading to a corruption case filed by the CIAA.

How Thane Police Cracked a Motorbike Theft Ring, Recovering 58 Stolen Vehicles

How Thane Police Cracked a Motorbike Theft Ring, Recovering 58 Stolen Vehicles

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Thane police have arrested two motorbike thieves and recovered 58 stolen two-wheelers in Maharashtra's Thane district, following a surge in theft cases in the Bhiwandi area.

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India took another leap in space infrastructure with the foundation stone laid for a new launch pad at the country's second rocket port in Kulasekarapattinam.

Man held after jail guard assault and firecracker display in Thane

Man held after jail guard assault and firecracker display in Thane

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly bursting firecrackers outside a district jail and assaulting a constable who tried to intervene. Police are searching for two other suspects involved in the incident, which occurred during a celebration of the release of one of the men on bail.

Odisha Woman Arrested in Jealousy-Fueled Murder of Niece

Odisha Woman Arrested in Jealousy-Fueled Murder of Niece

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A woman in Odisha, India, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her nine-year-old niece due to jealousy over her own inability to conceive.

Indian Team Gears Up For World Athletics Relays

Indian Team Gears Up For World Athletics Relays

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 21-member Indian athletics team, led by Animesh Kujur, will participate in five events at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The team includes eight women and will focus on events including the mixed relays and men's relays.

Tragedy in Patna: Two Drown, One Missing After Ganga Bathing Incident

Tragedy in Patna: Two Drown, One Missing After Ganga Bathing Incident

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Two teenagers drowned in the Ganga River in Patna, India, and a third is missing after they went to bathe in the river. Rescue efforts are underway to find the missing boy.

Congress Demands Probe into Police Links to Maharashtra Call Centre Racket

Congress Demands Probe into Police Links to Maharashtra Call Centre Racket

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Congress party in Maharashtra has accused senior police officials, including an IPS officer, of involvement in a multi-crore bogus call centre racket and is demanding a high-level investigation.

Maharashtra Irrigation Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery Over Dam Project Payments

Maharashtra Irrigation Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery Over Dam Project Payments

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Two irrigation department officials in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to release pending payments for dam work.

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi recorded significant victories on the second day of the 16th Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey Championship in Rajgir.

Truckload of Poppy Husk Worth Millions Seized in Madhya Pradesh

Truckload of Poppy Husk Worth Millions Seized in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Police in Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh seized 613.6 kg of poppy husk, valued at Rs 1.22 crore, from a truck and arrested a man.

Record Rs 474 Cr Insurance Cover For Ganesh Mandal

Record Rs 474 Cr Insurance Cover For Ganesh Mandal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Of the Rs 474.4 crore insurance cover, the largest component -- Rs 375 crore -- has been allocated towards personal accident cover for volunteers.

Influencer apologises for buying Ganesh idol from Muslim seller

Influencer apologises for buying Ganesh idol from Muslim seller

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A social media influencer's video promoting communal harmony, featuring the purchase of a Ganesh idol from a Muslim seller, has sparked controversy, leading to its deletion and an apology from the creator.

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A court in Madurai, India, has sentenced nine police officers to death for the custodial deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu, in 2020. The victims, P Jayaraj and J Bennix, were killed after being arrested for violating COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Delhi Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder After Blade Attack

Delhi Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder After Blade Attack

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a man for attempting to murder an acquaintance by slashing his neck with a blade in the Mandawali area four years ago. The court found the accused guilty based on eyewitness testimony, medical evidence, and the nature of the injuries inflicted.

Wild Animal Attacks in Odisha: Over 500 Fatalities in Three Years

Wild Animal Attacks in Odisha: Over 500 Fatalities in Three Years

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Over the past three years, Odisha has witnessed a surge in human-animal conflict, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries due to attacks by wild animals, including elephants. The state government is grappling with the increasing crisis, with specific forest divisions reporting higher numbers of deaths and injuries.

Kerala Minister's Infidelity Allegations Put Ruling LDF on Defensive

Kerala Minister's Infidelity Allegations Put Ruling LDF on Defensive

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The ruling LDF in Kerala faces criticism after infidelity allegations against Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar surfaced, with the opposition UDF questioning the government's response and commitment to women's safety.

'Nobody Is A Permanent Friend Or Enemy In Politics'

'Nobody Is A Permanent Friend Or Enemy In Politics'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'EPS exposed all the traitors. The DMK has given them political asylum. They are political orphans.'

Maharashtra Assembly Hears Claims of Political Protection for Teak Smuggling Operations

Maharashtra Assembly Hears Claims of Political Protection for Teak Smuggling Operations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The opposition in the Maharashtra assembly has alleged that teak wood smugglers in the Chandrapur district are receiving political protection, hindering efforts to combat illegal logging.

Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Seek Lord Ganesha's Blessings

Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Seek Lord Ganesha's Blessings

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

In a quiet and spiritual ceremony ahead of their wedding celebrations, Arjun Tendulkar visited Jamnagar with his fiance Saaniya Chandok to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

Murder Accused Arrested in Jharkhand While Planning Tamil Nadu Escape

Murder Accused Arrested in Jharkhand While Planning Tamil Nadu Escape

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Jharkhand Police arrested a murder suspect, Laxman Hessa, in West Singhbhum district as he allegedly planned to flee to Tamil Nadu. The arrest follows an investigation into the death of Sridhar Bari, who was killed after an altercation at Hessa's home.